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First Destination of Graduates and Diplomates in Scotland: 1999-00

News Release

13 December 2001

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First Destination of Graduates and Diplomates in Scotland: 1999-00

Statistics on first destination of graduates and diplomates from higher education in Scotland in 1999-00 are published today by the Scottish Executive Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Department.

This news release updates the Statistical News Release, First Destination of Graduates and Diplomates in Scotland: 1998-99, published in November 2000.

Information on first destinations was collected from 31,758 graduates and diplomates from higher education in Scotland in 1999-00.

The main findings are:-

The following table are available on the Scottish Executive Statistics Website: www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/educ.htm

Table 1 — First destination of graduates and diplomates by level of qualification obtained and sex: 1999-00
Table 2 - First destination of graduates and diplomates by qualification obtained: 1989-90 to 1999-00
Table 3 - First destination of graduates and diplomates by subject and qualification obtained: 1999-00
Table 4 - Graduates and diplomates gaining permanent UK employment by type of work and level of qualification obtained: 1989-90 to 1999-00
Table 5 - Graduates and diplomates gaining permanent UK employment by level of qualification and industry of employer: 1989-90 to 1999-00
Table 6 - Graduates and diplomates gaining overseas or permanent UK employment by domicile and location of employment: 1989-90 to 1999-00
Table 7 - Graduates and diplomates gaining overseas or permanent UK employment by subject studied and location of employment: 1999-00
Table 8 — Response rate to first destination survey: 1989-90 to 1999-00
Table 9 - Response rate to first destination survey by institution and level: 1999-00
Annex: Statistical Notes

NOTES TO NEWS EDITORS

1. The figures in this press release are based on data collected by the Higher Education Statistics Agency from Higher Education Institutions, and the Scottish Further Education Funding Council from Further Education Institutions, through the Examination Results & First Destination (FDG) survey. Prior to 1 July 1999, data collection from the Further Education Institutions was undertaken by the (former) Scottish Office Education and Industry Department.

2. This news release contains destination information on students, from both Further and Higher Education Institutions, who successfully completed predominantly full-time higher education courses in Scotland. Higher education courses are defined as those at HNC/HND level and above.

3. There is a discontinuity of data collection from 1994-95, with the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) assuming responsibility for the collection of information on students and staff at higher education institutions. In 1996-97 Nursing students were absorbed into the Higher Education Institution sector, and counted in returns for the first time in that year.

4. Information from the Open University in Scotland is excluded from this news release.

5. This release gives data for a number of years to allow trends to be identified more easily. In doing this, subject data has been reclassified, and so may no longer agree with previously published data. Where this is the case, this news release should be assumed to supersede any previous publications.

6. This is a National Statistics publication. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference.

7. This news release, together with associated tables listed above, is published on the Scottish Executive web-site www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/educ.htm Further background information on coverage and definitions can be found in an associated annex, also available on the web-site.

8. For those who do not have access to the internet, please contact Martin Boyle. See details below.

For further information (non-media), enquiries and comments on this news release, please contact:
Martin Boyle
Scottish Executive
Enterprise & Lifelong Learning Department
Further & Higher Education Statistics
First Floor
Europa Building
Glasgow, G2 8LG
Tel. (0141) 242 0273
Fax. (0141) 242 0265
E-mail fhestatistics@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

For media enquiries please contact:
Alison Shields, Information Directorate, Scottish Executive. Tel. 0131 244 2703
Internet: www.scotland.gov.uk/stats/educ.htm

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